Predictable School Staffing Model

Predictable staffing is a budgeting approach that ensures all comprehensive schools receive a consistent, baseline level of staffing to support core instruction and essential student services, regardless of fluctuations in enrollment or other funding sources. It provides stability and equity by assigning positions — such as classroom teachers, counselors and administrators — based on standardized formulas tied to school type and size.

Predictable staffing is measured in full-time employees (FTEs), which represent the full-time positions assigned to a school or in some cases per pupil funding amounts. While predictable staffing covers foundational roles, other critical positions — such as nurses, psychologists and custodians — are allocated and budgeted centrally through departments to ensure consistent support across the district. In some cases, contractual agreements with collective bargaining groups also inform elements of predictable staffing including classroom sizes.

Staffing models at specialty and alternative sites may differ to meet the unique programmatic needs of those schools.

School Size Tiers

Classroom and Teacher Prep Allocation Methodology

Using the ratios in the table below, a 1.0 FTE classroom teacher and a 0.2 FTE specialist is allocated for every classroom. For example, one second grade classroom is allocated 1.2 FTE to cover the class and specialist time. Secondary schools are allocated 1.2 FTE to cover the classes and prep period.

Other Predictable Staffing Parameters